Happy (Fake) Christmas

I know, I know….. 

The thing is this; we rarely get to spend Christmas as a family, at Christmas.  Dan has lived abroad now for more than 10 years and Chris is often off gallivanting somewhere. 

But we do have our own Christmas tradition.  We call it Fake Christmas - timed to coincide with one of Dan's visits home. So usually in the Summer.

We have a tree (of sorts), crackers and some games. Dinner is turkey of course, (breast joint, courtesy of the butcher) and all the trimmings.  But no Christmas Pudding - that would be silly in this weather.

This is the first time that Varnika has been here for Christmas, so we introduce her to another Christmas tradition - the pantomime.  When Peter Pan goes Wrong is already lined up on the DVD player, waiting to go.  We still have a DVD player. Another tradition.

Tomorrow is not Fake Boxing Day.  It’s something else entirely.  Watch this space.

In the meantime I hope you’re all having a good one too.